Weinmann Lever Brake Hoods

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  • Hi all,

    I have an old Peugeot bicycle with the original Weinmann alloy brake levers. When replacing the handlebar tape the hoods just fell apart in my hands!

    I would like to keep the levers because i think they are beautiful but i was just wondering what modern hoods would fit these levers?

    Thanks

    mrmrfox

  • How well do different hoods fit Weinmann levers? It would be pretty annoying to have loose hoods because they were not quite the right shape.

  • Vintage Dia-compe hoods are a perfect fit on Weinmann levers, and they can still be found as new-old-stock. The current range of Dia-compe hoods are a different shape (apparently).

  • Vintage Dia-compe hoods are a perfect fit on Weinmann levers, and they
    can still be found as new-old-stock.

    That would make sense, since many Weinmann brakes were made by Dia-Compe.

  • Modern one work well enough, just need hot water and some effort.

  • Modern one work well enough, just need hot water and some effort.

    That is good to know as the vintage Dia-compe hoods are getting hard to find and pricey.

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Weinmann Lever Brake Hoods

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